Thursday, July 28, 2011

The Durarail Panorama Post

The new Panorama Post by Durarail is attracting a lot of attention in the industry...


It was recently featured as an 'Editor's Pick' of New Products on the July 26th eNewsletter, called 'eBuild - New Product News', by the Editors of Building Products Magazine.


The article is also posted here online, at the Hanley Wood eBuild site.


Here is the full Press Release on the new Panorama post

If you want any additional information, please call Durarail/Excell Railings Toll Free at 1.866.999.7245.

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Building A Deck? Know Your Options.

Duradek Vinyl Versus Cedar Deck

There’s no question that a cedar deck makes a statement. The beauty of the natural wood adds an element of class to a home, and no question that it adds value to a home.

But cedar decks do not come without sacrifice:…Read More

Duradek Versus Composite Decking

What is composite decking?

Composite decking is when wood is combined with PVC or Vinyl or other plastic products through a manufacturing process and then pressed, coloured and moulded into shapes resembling real wood decking boards…Read More

Deck Stairs and Rails

If you’ve ever built a deck, you know that the actual decking happens quickly. It’s those finishing touches, the deck stairs, and the deck hand rails that not only put the finishing touches on your deck, but dictate the look and feel.

Yes, your new duradek vinyl decking is the “heart” of your deck…Read More

Deck Tiles With Tiledek


Do you want to
tile your exterior deck? Great idea! It’s a beautiful way to finish a deck and create an extraordinary outdoor living space!
Here is the MOST important question you need to ask when considering an exterior tile deck – How will you be waterproofing the deck, underneath the deck tile?

An exterior deck with tile is not waterproof on its own…Read More

Monday, July 4, 2011

Enjoy Your Deck This Summer With Duradek

Deck Tiles With Tiledek from Duradek

North American building codes are all about “water management”. As in, how to get rain water off, and away from your building or home as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Tile decks are beautiful. A natural stone such as a slate provides a unique earthy tone to your deck while…Read More

Deck Railing Systems from Durarail

Anyone who’s ever built a deck knows that the one thing that will decide the look and feel of your deck is not the deck material you choose, but the deck railings. Deck railings are to your deck, what the premise is to a novel.
Deck railings will make a statement …Read More

Duradek Deck Cleaning

It’s a Saturday morning. You get that “list”, the dreaded “to-do list”. For many, that list will include: “Clean Deck“! But not if your deck is a Duradek Deck! You’ll have “Clean Deck” on your list far less often…Read More

Duradek Deck Designs

The sun is shining! – Your deck… not so much!

But do you repair, or rebuild your deck? Deck design conundrum enter stage right!
When you’re contemplating your deck design, ask yourself these questions:…Read More

Cedar Decking Maintenance Hassles
Cedar decking requires a lot of maintenance. How do I maintain a cedar deck you ask?
Firstly, it is important that you give your cedar deck a thorough cleaning once a year. This will not only remove dirt and mildew, but other discoloration as well. Warm soapy water, a scrubbing brush, and some good old fashioned elbow grease should get the job done! That is, if you haven’t got mildew build up!....Read More